Staff at the Dudley Farm in Newberry Florida came to speak to UF AZ today, March 14, during our regular chapter hours. Brothers were interested in the agricultural methods used to manage the farm because they only use agricultural methods and tools from the time period between 1880-1930. Staff on the farm aim to preserve the historic pioneer lifestyle and the simple, yet effective farming and cooking techniques that our ancestors depended on. The three living history actors and land managers that we had the pleasure to speak with emphasized the importance of history, heritage, and knowing where you come from. Their talk was truly inspiring and we look forward to finding volunteer service opportunities to assist in the management of Dudley Farm and the preservation of agricultural history.

On Saturday February 11th,
several members of the Cornell Chapter of Alpha Zeta traveled to western New
York to learn about and tapping trees and maple production. Participants were hosted by active Justin Dye
whose family runs a maple business in South Dayton, New York.

On Tuesday December 6th
and Wednesday December 7th, 2016 the Cornell Chapter of Alpha Zeta
made an appearance on the Cornell Campus reaching out to the public to inform
them about the variety and importance of agriculture. Members of the Fraternity hosted Ag ExtravAGanza in two separate
locations on campus to interact with the public offering free samples of
apples, honey, and maple products along with general information about
agriculture as part of the ongoing effort to promote agriculture.

On Friday, October 28th,
2016 members of the Cornell Chapter of Alpha Zeta traveled to East Taunton,
Massachusetts where they teamed up with several Alumni and members of the
public to learn about and help harvest cranberries in a bog owned by AZ Cornell
Alumni William McCaffrey and family.

On January 31 the Puerto Rico Chapter held a social event at a bowling alley. Over 20 active and new members assisted! What a great way to start the semester sharing and laughing with our brothers and sisters.

The weekend of January 20-22 the North Carolina Chapter travelled to the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge on the Outerbanks of North Carolina and learned about the impact of agriculture on the habitat and wildlife.